So you know I don’t sew. In fact the one time I tried (with my brand new machine) I broke the needle and gave up. So when Online Fabric Store approached me for a review, I was a little nervous, but they have such gorgeous fabrics, I just couldn’t pass them up! I have ‘mastered’ the art of using fabric glue, and that’s just what I did to make these great new pillows for my living room.
..Allow me to show you the old pillows..
Some of these were recovered using fabric glue a couple of years ago; they’ve held up beautifully despite my family’s abuse! But it’s time to go.
I was tired of the look, the fabric was worn and starting to look dingy.
These are the beautiful fabrics I ordered from Online Fabric Store {swoon}!
Ordering was super simple on their site, and the fabric arrived really fast! The fabrics are high in quality, and durable. They arrived a little wrinkled due to shipping, but that’s to be expected and a very easy fix.
{Fabric Info}
From the top left {counterclockwise}:
Duralee Dahlia Aegean, Premier Prints Embrace Storm Twill, and Gray Irish Linen.
I love to mix patterns, but there should be a strategy when doing so (according to me). I like a floral, a linear or stripe, and a solid in coordinating colors. I adore these fabrics together, and if you can imagine, they look even better in person!
If you want to recover your pillows the ‘no-sew’ way, listen up:
All you need is fabric (about 3/4 yd. per pillow), fabric glue, sharp scissors, and….a flat iron. Yes typically a tool for your hair, and the skinnier the better!
Steps:
1.Plug in your flat iron.
2. Lay your fabric out.
3. Cut enough to wrap around your pillow with some give on the sides.
4. Fold the edges long-ways.
5. Add a thin line of glue along the folded edge, and press the fabric together with your hands.
6. Using your hot flat iron, run it over the pieces that are glued together, to ‘seal’ it.
This cuts your drying time in half, and sets the glue.
For the top closure:
7. Tuck the fabric in as if you would to sew a hem on a pair of pants (if you sew, unlike me), add the glue in the same way as before, and holding it as taught as you can, press it down, and seal it with your hot iron.
There’s really nothing to it. I made a total of 7 pillows in just a couple of hours!
A little change like simply updating the fabrics in your home can make such a big difference!
I was compensated for this post only in free product. This tutorial was written by me on behalf of Online Fabric Store {and I loved every minute of it}. The opinions and text are 100% mine. #ad
Ellen Price says
I love the super nova in teal…that would make great pillows!!
Nicole W says
I have been eyeing the dahlia fabric in Aegean for about a year now!! It’s got all of the colors that we’re doing out master bedroom in!
Emily says
I like the “Jo Jo Corn Yellow Slub” as weird as the name is! Hhahaha.
Justin says
I like Portfolio Riad in Ivory, Probably a bad choice for my house being such a light color, between a muddy yard with summer rain, big furry dogs and a construction worker I may have to rethink that one, but it’s so pretty!
Summer Hansen says
Thanks for this giveaway! I love that website!
Paula@SweetPea says
I like the Waverly Bedazzle Ikat fabric. I really want to make new curtains for my living room and am searching for the perfect fabric.
Paula@SweetPea says
Thanks for hosting! I hope you have a great weekend.
Dawn C. says
I love all the fabrics from Waverly and Robert Allen!! Such gorgeous prints. Thanks for the giveaway :)
Monica Elliott says
That fabric is adorable!! Great pillow makeover!!
Keirah says
Love this website. I used it to purchase the fabric for my new curtains. Fabulous. :)
ellen casper says
Love the Covington Wilmington Multi Fabric
RoseyI says
I am going to the get the zippy black and white 2″ chevron upholstery fabric for these two wing back chairs I am re-doing! I need a lot of fabric for them so this would be awesome to win!!!
Beth Beal says
Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! I love many of those fabrics on thier site, but acouple of the Portfolio Sandy Pond color variations and Premier Prints Mingei Bristol Natural really caught my eye!
Pam Pike says
I do sew and love all the fabrics that they offer. I could put that GC to very good use!
Kristin Rohde says
I want http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/decor/drapery-fabric-and-supplies/drapery-fabric-by-manufacturer/portfolio-sandypond-roseberry-fabric-.htm!
Amanda Boerst says
I love the Waverly Pen Pal Parchment Fabric!
Debbie M. says
I found several patterns in the Pindler and Pindler brand that I loved…especially in the pinks!
Crystal says
I’d get the Sydney Corn Yellow Slub. It would be perfect to cover my lampshades in my living room. Thanks for the giveaway!!
Nicole says
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Paula says
I would love Portfolio Royal to make curtains for our bedroom.
Kelsey m says
I’d pick all of their ocean themed fabrics!
Tara says
I adore this fabric: http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/drapery-fabric/paisley-drapery-fabric/p-kaufmann-sugar-baby-splash-fabric-.htm
Kathy says
Any fabric by Amy Butler….she has great fabric and fabulous colors.
Vanessa B says
Love this collection… P. Kaufmann Gypsy Watermelon Fabric! Thanks!!!